Creating a Receipt

Creating a receipt is how you leave your mark on a video. Whether you're highlighting a key moment, adding context, or fact-checking a claim, the process is quick and straightforward.

Before you start, make sure you're signed in to your Vid Receipts account. You'll need an account to create receipts.

How to Create a Receipt

1. Navigate to a video — Paste any YouTube URL into the search bar, or browse videos that already have receipts.
2. Click "Add Receipt" — This opens the receipt editor. The video will continue playing so you can reference it while writing.
3. Write your content — Use the rich text editor to craft your receipt. You can format text with bold, italic, and more.
4. Check the timestamp — The editor automatically captures the timestamp from wherever the video is currently playing. You can adjust it manually if needed.
5. Add media (optional) — Use the media toolbar to attach an image or GIF to your receipt for extra context.
6. Choose a feed — Decide where your receipt will live:
   • Public — Visible to everyone
   • Private — Only visible to you
   • Drafts — Save it for later and publish when you're ready
   • Custom feed — Post to a specific community or group feed you belong to
7. Click Save — Your receipt is now live and tied to that moment in the video.

Good to Know

• Receipts must be at least 10 characters long, unless you include an image or GIF.
• The maximum length is 1,500 characters.
• Public receipts go through AI content moderation to keep feeds helpful and on-topic. See Content Guidelines for details.
• You can always start with a draft and move it to a public or custom feed later.